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Arise, Yahweh! Don`t let man prevail. Let the nations be judged in your sight.
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Man is Only Man
Commentators like Calvin and Spurgeon highlight that the psalmist's prayer, "let not man prevail," uses a Hebrew word for "man" (enosh) that emphasizes human frailty and mortality. This is a powerful declaration of faith, reminding believers that even the most defiant human opposition is ultimately weak and cannot stand against the power of God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Arise, O Lord - See the notes at Psalms 3:7.
Let not man prevail - Against you and your cause. The psalmist …
19th Century
Anglican
Let not man prevail. —Better, let not mere man be defiant.
Baptist
For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever. Arise, O LORD, let not man prevail: let the …
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16th Century
Protestant
Arise, O Jehovah. When David implores God to arise, the expression does not strictly apply to God, but it refers to external appearance an…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Arise, O Lord To the destruction of your enemies, and the salvation of your people; (See Gill on Psalms 7:6…
Those who believe that God is greatly to be praised not only desire to praise Him better themselves, but also desire that others may join with them…
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13th Century
Catholic
In the previous psalm, the author gave thanks for the favors given to the whole human race. Now, in this psalm, he gives thanks specifica…